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The 21-year-old aspiring model Resham Khan and her cousin Jameel Mukhtar were attacked by a white man who threw acid on them.

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Acid attack victim Reshan Khan’s open letter asks for “a zero-tolerance stance”

Aspiring Muslim model Resham Khan, who along with her cousin Jameel Mukhtar became a victim of acid attack on her 21st birthday, has launched a campaign against corrosive substance attacks from her hospital bed.

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In an open letter, Resham Khan has called for “a zero-tolerance stance” on acid attacks. (Photo: Instagram)

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Resham Khan and her cousin Jameel Mukhtar suffered life-changing injuries when John Tomlin, 24, sprayed them with corrosive substance while they waited in traffic in Beckon.

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John Tomlin has appeared at Thames magistrates court and gets charged with two counts. (Photo: Instagram)

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John will remain in custody and appear at Snaresbrook crown court on August 08, 2017.

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In her campaign letter, Resham wrote, “My plans are in pieces; my pain is unbearable, and I write this letter in hospital whilst I patiently wait for the return of my face.” (Photo: Instagram)

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“Currently, I have two main priorities: to make a full recovery and to make sure no one ever goes through the living nightmare I have endured.” (Photo: Instagram)

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“Since the attack and the vast media coverage, the disturbing rise of attacks using corrosive substances as a weapon has been brought to the public’s attention.” (Photo: Instagram)

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“I am writing this letter with hope. I can’t dwell on the past but what I can do is help build a better future, one without attacks like these.” (Photo: Instagram)

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“Street gangs are now using these life-changing substances instead of guns and knives. Why are acids the new street weapon? Because corrosive substances are readily available instore and online for as little as £6.50 and the law surrounding possession is loose.” (Photo: Instagram)

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